Public Street and Alley Land Near Welton
City Council meeting · Monday, October 5 at 3:30 PM
The decision
Should three city-owned parcels near Welton and 20th streets become part of Denver’s public street and alley system?
Who notices: Residents, businesses, and travelers near Welton and 20th would be closest to the change. The alley serves the block bordered by 20th, Glenarm Place, 21st, and Welton in District 9.
Plain-language summary based on official city records. Written with AI assistance.
How the council voted
Passed12–0 October 5, 2026
12 Yes · 0 No · 1 Didn't vote
- Amanda SandovalNorthwest Denver · D1Voted yes
- Kevin FlynnSouthwest Denver · D2Voted yes
- Jamie TorresWest Denver · D3Voted yes
- Diana Romero CampbellSoutheast Denver · D4Voted yes
- Amanda SawyerEast Denver · D5Voted yes
- Paul KashmannSouth-central Denver · D6Voted yes
- Flor AlvidrezSouth Denver · D7Voted yes
- Shontel LewisNortheast Denver · D8Voted yes
- Darrell WatsonNorth-central Denver · D9Voted yes
- Chris HindsCentral Denver · D10Voted yes
- Stacie GilmoreFar Northeast Denver · D11Voted yes
- Serena Gonzales-GutierrezCitywide (at-large)Voted yes
- Sarah ParadyCitywide (at-large)Didn't vote
Official roll call from the City of Denver's voting record.
What happens next
The decision stands. City staff now carry it out; timing depends on the item, so check the official agenda for dates. You can still email your council member to say thanks or share concerns.
Benefits and concerns
Potential benefits
The official record doesn't give enough detail to explain this responsibly.
Possible concerns
The official record doesn't give enough detail to explain this responsibly.
Over the years
Travelers near Welton and 20th streets
Over time, travelers could rely on these parcels remaining part of the public network for getting through the area.
Possible longer-term effect, inferred from the proposal. Not a guaranteed outcome.
What changes for you
The parcels would be formally established as portions of Welton Street, 20th Street, and a public alley.
Sources & transparency
Plain-language summary based on Denver's official city records, written with AI assistance. Not yet checked by a person.
26-1371Official status: AdoptedUpdated by the City Oct 6, 2026
Read the official record
A resolution laying out, opening and establishing as part of the City street system parcels of land as: 1) Welton Street, located near the intersection of Welton Street and 20th Street; 2) 20th Street, located at the intersection of Welton Street and 20th Street; and 3) Public Alley, bounded by 20th Street, Glenarm Place, 21st Street, and Welton Street. Dedicates three City-owned parcels of land as Public Right-of-Way as 1) Welton Street, located near the intersection of Welton Street and 20th Street, 2) 20th Street, located at the intersection of Welton Street and 20th Street, and 3) Public Alley, bounded by 20th Street, Glenarm Place, 21st Street, and Welton Street, in Council District 9. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 9-23-2026.